MSTEECHUR's Jan 2008 CalorieKing Blog
Running Again!
Tuesday, January 22nd 2008
Today was my first day back at "officially running". I ran by home and grabbed Dash, and then drove to Roy's school. Dropped the car off there and started in. I won't say I was speedy, and I certainly did some walking. But I was actually able to run.I noticed a few things after five weeks off. First of all, it definitely hurt. I think I need something to stabilize my abdomen. The hematoma "pulls" on the areas where the teflon mesh is tacked. Those are actually the most ...
Hiking on Cougar Mountain
Sunday, January 20th 2008
am feeling SO much better, lately, that I told Roy that this weekend I wanted to do something, anything, that would be:a) Active
b) Get me out of the house
I figured I've had enough of walking (I've been walking every day since I got out of the hospital). I can't run, climb mountains, bike, or swim yet but I can hike! So we drove up to Cougar Mountain and went on a six mile hike up to the Anti-Aircraft field, where (apparently) there were AA turrets during WWII. I'm sure they weren't e...
First day back at work.
Monday, January 14th 2008
the next time you see a group of high school students and think "Ew. Ick." I want you to remember my kids. I teach 5 girls and 37 boys. Today:1. I came in to find my room spotless. (A very rare occurrence.)
2. Two welcome back cards on my desk, one in LOLcatz speak and the other a homemade Disney card.
3. I am sure EVERY one of them welcomed me back, or said they were glad to see me, or missed me. I mean every one.
4. I was signing off finals today and my second years could...
Heading Back to Work
Sunday, January 13th 2008
Well tomorrow I go back to work after a month off. I'm not ready. Not because I don't want to go, or I'm not ready to face the kids. I miss the kids and from the emails and instant messages I've received, they miss me too. So last Wednesday when I saw the doctor I said I'd be ready to return on Monday.Well I was ready to go when I was on pain pills, but off them is a whole different ball game! Oh man. I am still in a lot of pain. I guess when the doctor said it would take just as long to r...
Healing
Friday, January 4th 2008
I am feeling really good today! I feel like, at times, the healing is slow but I do know why. I think the part that is getting me the most is the lack of energy. Yesterday, though, I went out for a 1.75 mile walk, then we went to Costco, Target, and Best Buy. I got some yoga pants to wear to work next week. The hematoma is shrinking, but I still can't fit my pants. I have a pair of overalls, one pair of yoga pants, and a pair of really low riding pants with a tie that I can fit. That's it! LOL!...